Fingerprinting

The Office of the Sheriff offers fingerprinting services for the purposes obtaining employment, restoration of driving privileges and restoration of gun rights.

When & Where

Fingerprinting is performed at the Forsyth County Public Safety Center located at 301 North ChuSrch Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.

Until Friday, September 29, 2017, fingerprinting for the above listed reasons are conducted on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (excluding holidays) from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. Please see our “View on-line calendar” below to schedule the preferred available date and time for an appointment.

Fee

$10.00 for first two cards, thereafter $5.00 per card. Cash and Debit/Credit Card is accepted.

*A processing fee will be charged by the vendor for each transaction.*

Requirements

Must provide current/valid photo identification card.

Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian if individual being fingerprinted is a juvenile (17 years of age and younger).

Must be for the purpose of employment or state licensing.

Must NOT be for international purposes.

Must NOT be for immigration issues.

If fingerprints are to be submitted electronically you MUST provide us with the proper paperwork (Electronic Fingerprint Submission Release of Information) signed and completely filled out. *We do NOT provide this for you*

General Information

The use of cellular phones is prohibited during the processing stage.

The Sheriff's Office is not responsible for prints that are rejected due to poor or illegible
prints.